Announcing the Winners

After much deliberation, our distinguished panel of judges has selected this year’s winning films. Congratulations to all of the filmmakers and teams who participated. We are proud to announce our winners.

Kudos to Unknown Penguin for winning Best Film of 2016. Their film For Whom the Whistle Blows will go on to represent Washington against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2017.

2016 Film List

A Clear Winner by Actors with Strings

Debatable by DC Dogs

DC consultant Madison Joliette has s compromising video. Will she hand it over to her shady contact?

Hand it to Sandy by Electric Manatee Pictures

What if your life was a sitcom?

Maven by Aura Media Productions

A consultant is brought to Washington DC to improve the image of presidential candidate.

Moral Compass by Peace Time Media

Not This Time by Conservatory Productions

An abitious ploitician makes a deal and then has to make a decision.

Off-Script by Discordian Films

Debate night when anything can happen

The Situation Room by Crash of Rhinos

They tried to influence the election, but they're playing out of their league.

The Tinfoil Vote by Assorted Meats and Cheeses

A campaign manager hires a shady consulting agency to help win votes.

DC is the birthplace of the 48HFP!

In May of 2001, Mark Ruppert (Creator/ Executive Producer), Liz Langston (Co-Founder/ Executive Producer) and Christina Ruppert (Director of Operations) were all part of the team The Big Ouch. It was one of 10 teams in the inaugural 48 Hour Film Project and the required prop was a severed body part.